Undergraduate Scholarships

This scholarship honors all former Mathematics Department Faculty. Declared majors in the Department of Mathematics are eligible for the scholarships, valued at an expected range of $500-$1250. Recipients should have one of the highest grade point averages in the Department of Mathematics.

Scholarships are for students who pass the Putnam Examination with strong scores. The number and amount of awards will vary year to year.

This scholarship honors former Mathematics Department faculty member, Robert Jewett.  Bob was best known for his collaboration with Al Hales on the Hales-Jewett theorem, one of the most important results in Ramsey theory that appears in lists of the “most significant mathematical theorems” type.  

One award of $4,000 is available to declared majors in the Department of Mathematics who can demonstrate financial need.

Eligible students must have junior or senior standing for the 2023-24 academic year, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the Department of Mathematics.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic excellence and potential in mathematics.

Two $2,500 are available to declared majors in the Department of Mathematics who can demonstrate financial need. Eligible students must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing for the 2023-24 academic year, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the Department of Mathematics.

Scholarships for up to two years are for upper-classmen pursuing a program to teach mathematics at the elementary or secondary school level. The value of the scholarships is expected to be in the range of $500-$1500. Selection is based on grade point average in mathematics courses and participation in student activities.